Ladakh to host its first Himalayan Film Festival from September 24

·        Leh, the union territory of Ladakh is hosting the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) from September 24 to 28 in the capital city.

·        The five-day festival aims to create an interactive and exposure platform to promote aspiring local filmmakers and showcase Ladakh as an attractive film destination.

·        The festival is being organized by Leh in association with the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Important facts

About Ladakh

v Ladakh was established as a Union Territory of India on 31 October 2019.

v Capital: Leh, Kargilo

v Ladakh is also known as "Land of Passes"

v The region is administered by India as a union territory.